Kashima sit 1st in the J1 League on 45 points from 18 matches, having scored 31 and conceded 11. The model rates their attack at 0.69× the league average and their defence at 1.13× goals conceded, where 1 is average and a lower defensive figure is better — below average at both ends by these numbers. Across their last 5 league matches they have 4 wins and 1 defeat, most recently beating Vissel Kobe 2-0 at home. That is 2.50 points a match, scoring 1.72 and conceding 0.61 per game across 15 wins, 0 draws and 3 defeats. They lead the 10-team table, 8 points clear of FC Tokyo. Among the 10 rated sides in the division that is the 4th-best attack and the 1st-best defence. They scored in 4 of those 5 and kept 4 clean sheets.
Model rating
How the model rates this team from its recent expected-goals output, relative to the league average — how the ratings are built.
J1 League table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kashima | 18 | 15 | 0 | 3 | 31 | 11 | +20 | 45 |
| 2 | FC Tokyo | 18 | 13 | 0 | 5 | 32 | 18 | +14 | 37 |
| 3 | Machida Zelvia | 18 | 13 | 0 | 5 | 28 | 22 | +6 | 37 |
| 4 | Kawasaki Frontale | 18 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 26 | 28 | -2 | 28 |
| 5 | Tokyo Verdy | 18 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 22 | 26 | -4 | 28 |
| 6 | Urawa | 18 | 7 | 0 | 11 | 25 | 22 | +3 | 25 |
| 7 | Yokohama F. Marinos | 18 | 6 | 0 | 12 | 28 | 31 | -3 | 20 |
| 8 | Kashiwa Reysol | 18 | 7 | 0 | 11 | 22 | 24 | -2 | 20 |
| 9 | Mito Hollyhock | 18 | 6 | 0 | 12 | 23 | 39 | -16 | 18 |
| 10 | JEF United Chiba | 18 | 3 | 0 | 15 | 18 | 34 | -16 | 12 |
Kashima sit 1 of 10, as the table stands today. Every competition we cover.
Recent league form
- W2-0Vissel Kobe6 June 2026
- L0-5away to Vissel Kobe30 May 2026
- W1-0FC Tokyo23 May 2026
- W2-0away to JEF United Chiba17 May 2026
- W3-0Mito Hollyhock6 May 2026
Last 5 league matches, most recent first.
Upcoming fixtures
No upcoming fixtures on the board right now.
Leading scorers
- Léo Ceará10 goals3 assists
- Y. Suzuki6 goals5 assists
League goals this season.